Print Page| Harvey County Quick Facts | |
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| Population: | 35,073 |
| Median Age: | 37.8 |
| Labor Force: | 17,417 |
| Average Annual Wage: | $34,598 |
Source: EMSI 2016, Garner Economics
Harvey County Education Statistics
Harvey County has the highest percentage of High School Graduates and those with Some College, No Degree compared to the state and nation. Less than 10 percent of Harvey County’s population ages 25 or more did not finish high school, which is higher than Kansas but still lower than the United States. From Associate to Graduate‐Level, 34 percent of Harvey County residents ages 25 or older hold post‐secondary school degrees.
| Education Attainment (Percentage Total Population Age 25+) | |
|---|---|
| Less than High School Graduate: | 10.1% |
| High School Graduate: | 29.6% |
| Some College, No Degree: | 26.2% |
| Associate Degree: | 7.6% |
| Bachelor’s Degree: | 17.3% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree: | 9.2% |
| Combined Post-Secondary Degree | 34.1% |
Source: EMSI 2016, Garner Economics
Cost of Living
Generally speaking, Harvey County has an affordable cost of living compared to the nation and the state. The Cost‐of‐Living Index uses the national average for purchasing a set basket of goods and services. The composite Cost‐of‐Living Index for the City of Newton is 87 compared against a national average of 100. Each category under this composite score, with the exception of the Utilities Index, is lower than the national average
| Cost of Living | ||
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| Harvey County | Kansas | |
| Composite Cost‐of‐Living Index: | 87 | 90 |
| Goods & Services: | 98 | 99 |
| Groceries: | 94 | 93 |
| Health Care: | 99 | 96 |
| Housing: | 61 | 76 |
| Transportation: | 87 | 89 |
| Utilities: | 115 | 98 |
Source: EMSI 2016, Garner Economics